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BMF Diploma in Merchanting

Your route to success
The BMF Diploma in Merchanting is the only self-study course that counts for existing and potential managers of merchants, creating leadership development in a modern industry.

Designed for you
The course is suitable for general branch management, as well as those with specialist responsibilities such as stock controllers looking to gain a recognised qualification.

Help is always at hand
The Diploma is made up of 9 self-study modules comprising a selection of workbooks, and each delegate must also attend workshops to put their knowledge into practice. A telephone helpline is always at hand for any queries or problems, or for tutor coaching.

Flexible learning
You may choose to complete all 9 modules of the course, or just the ones that relate directly to your current job role - you will receive a certificate for each on successful completion of the assessment questions and action plan.

Book now
Please complete the following forms and fax them back to us on 020 7734 2766. If you have any queries, please contact us.

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Provision of Training Contract

The cost includes all workbooks, the telephone helpline, workshops and assessments and you can start your path towards a diploma from just £300 for BMF Members or £375 for non-BMF Members. Discounts are available for full BMF course enrolment.

For a general overview of the Diploma in Merchanting click on the links below.

BMF Diploma In Merchanting - An introduction for Companies

BMF Diploma In Merchanting - An introduction for Delegates

For further information on the content of each self-study module please see below:-

Managing People

Module 1

• Team Development
• Leadership
• Managing Change
• Managing Your Sales Process

Module 2

• Manpower Planning & Recruitment
• Induction Training
• Training & Developing Individuals

Managing Youself

Module 3

• Maximising Your Potential 
• Time Management
• Stress Management
• Decision Making
• Negotiation

Module 4

• Communicating 1 to 1
• Communicating with Groups
• Writing Skills for Managers

Managing Operations

Module 5

• Branch Management
• Conditions of Employment
• Health & Safety
• Security 

Module 6

• Marketing the Branch 
• Customer Service & Quality Management
• Managing Transport & Distribution
• Vehicles & The Law
• Conditions of Trading 

Managing Resources

Module 7

• Managing Stock

Module 8

• Managing Finance

Module 9

• Managing Information
• Managing Energy